They were overwhelmed by the response from the artistic
community, both local and citywide – over 200 entries were submitted
exhibiting a wide range of artistic styles, from realistic to
abstract. A three-person panel of professional artists and
administrators from Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and the
School of the Art Institute, who have extensive experience judging
public art projects in general and murals in particular, reviewed the
submissions and selected 24 finalists, of whom 9 are from Rogers Park
or Edgewater. Their designs will now go before a community vote during
the Glenwood Ave Arts Fest on Saturday, August 21st and Sunday, August 22nd.

To be eligible to vote you must be 16 years of age and have proof of residence in the 49th
Ward. No Exit Cafe has
kindly donated their space for both Saturday and Sunday. The winners
will be announced at the end of the Festival.

There are two neighborhood "Viewing Locations" (in storefront windows) that have been set up by the "Arts & Other Committee" where neighborhood residents can spend some time contemplating which of the 24 mural design submissions they would most like to live alongside, perhaps in discussion with each other, before the community vote: